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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): FEBRUARY 24, 2000
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 000-22433 75-2692967
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6300 BRIDGEPOINT PARKWAY
BUILDING TWO, SUITE 500
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78730
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (512) 427-3300
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Item 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On February 24, 2000, Brigham Exploration Company (the "Company")
announced initial production results from two wells completed in its Gulf Coast
exploration projects. On March 7, 2000, the Company announced its proved reserve
estimates as of December 31, 1999, its finding costs and drilling results for
1999, capital budget for 2000, and operational and financial results for the
fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 1999.
Copies of the Company's press releases that provide these announcements
are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, 99.2 and 99.3.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
Item Number Exhibit
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99.1* Press Release dated February 24, 2000.
99.2* Press Release dated March 7, 2000.
99.3* Press Release dated March 7, 2000.
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* filed herewith.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BRIGHAM EXPLORATION COMPANY
Date: March 9, 2000 By: /s/ Curtis F. Harrell
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Curtis F. Harrell
Chief Financial Officer
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated February 24, 2000.
99.2 Press Release dated March 7, 2000.
99.3 Press Release dated March 7, 2000.